Newly elected local government chairmen have resumed work in thirty-two local government councils in Oyo State. The State Chief Judge, Justice Munta Abimbola, led the new local government chairmen to recite their oath of office at a ceremony in the capital, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde was also present at the event, during which he challenge the new…
This report from Cross River State says Governor Ben Ayade has announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party. Governor Ayade joined the All Progressives Congress, about six years after he was elected into office on the platform of the PDP, and two years to the end of his tenure. Governor Ayade announced his defection from the…
The People’s Democratic Party says the attempted burglary attack on some official residences in Aso Rock, Abuja, show that the of the APC Administration lacks the capacity to secure Nigeria. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbodiyan, said the attempted robbery on the home of the Chief of Staff to the President has increased fears over…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended three local government council chairmen for alleged disregard for guidelines. Those affected include TAJUDEEN AJIDE of the Surulere Local Government council, who had been having a running battle with the Legislative Arm of the council. Others are OGIDAN OLAITAN of the Lekki Local Council Development Area; and SULEIMAN JELILI…
The Presidency has criticised calls for secession by groups in different parts of the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not be bullied by secessionist groups. Garba Shehu, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said those calling for the breakup of the country are…
The Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party challenging the second term election of Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU of the All Progressives Congress. The PDP and its governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, had approached the Election Tribunal sitting in Akure, seeking to annul the victory of Governor Akeredolu in the election…